Third (high) brake light housings may melt: Mercedes-Benz E420 Electrical System

Problem overview

The third (high) brake light housings melt, resulting in a loss of electrical contact for the light, which stops working. A complete housing (contacts and lens) is needed to repair the problem. On certain vehicles, if this happens, the anti-lock brake system will not function. The brakes will work in normal mode, but not provide the ABS control.

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Mercedes-Benz E420 vehicles with this problem

1 model year affected

1997 Mercedes-Benz E420

Average mileage: 129,551 miles

(129,551 - 129,551)

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Third (high) brake light housings may melt on Mercedes-Benz E420

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